1 Piece Rectangle Outdoor Chair Cushion vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?

Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Better Homes & Gardens 1 Piece Rectangle Outdoor Chair Cushion carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Better Homes & Gardens 1 Piece Rectangle Outdoor Chair Cushion

Better Homes & Gardens

1 Piece Rectangle Outdoor Chair Cushion

PFAS grade

Poor 30/100

Overall grade

Bad 10/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

polyester fabric with stain/water-resistant treatment

Confidence

45%

PossibleFlame retardants in water-resistant treatment

PossibleVOC off-gassing from synthetic finish

PossibleAntimony in polyester fiber

Our pick

Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion

Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion

PFAS grade

Excellent 75/100

Overall grade

Poor 39/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Polyester cushion cover; likely acrylic or polyester-blend upholstery

Confidence

58%

PossibleStain-resist fluorinated finishes (PFAS-class)

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating or dyes

LikelyCoating degradation and microplastic shedding

Where these two actually differ

  • We flag Flame retardants in water-resistant treatment, VOC off-gassing from synthetic finish, Antimony in polyester fiber and Azo dyes if fabric is colored on the Better Homes & Gardens and not on the .
  • We flag Stain-resist fluorinated finishes (PFAS-class), Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating or dyes, Coating degradation and microplastic shedding and Mildew and bacterial growth if moisture trapped on the and not on the Better Homes & Gardens.
  • The Better Homes & Gardens is polyester fabric with stain/water-resistant treatment where the is Polyester cushion cover; likely acrylic or polyester-blend upholstery, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
  • The gap is 45 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the is the one to buy.

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